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 This region of the country offers perfect topical beaches,
rainforst and world class sportsfishing. The town of Quepos has
resturants, shops, supermarkets, banks and other local needs making it
the most important town in the area.
Just a few minutes away
from Quepos are the beaches of Espadilla and the famous National Park
of Manuel Antonio. Breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coast are offered
in the many open cafes and hotels found on the hill top. Driving
time from San Jose is 3 ½ hours, but there are other options on how to
get to Manuel Antonio. You may choose to fly to Quepos in just 20
minutes from San Jose, or take a shuttle bus that will have a driver
take you door to door, or take the local public bus for a cultural
expierence to remember..  When traveling to Manuel Antonio make sure to pack thinking on a beach destination & much, much, more !
Some of the attractions that we have make it very common for visitors
to stay longer than you would in many areas of the country. Our
Mountains, Rivers, Paficic Ocean and the miles of canals make it an
outdoor heaven to explore. Some of the highlights that you will
want to be a part of are; Whitewater Rafting, Canopy Zip – lines,
Horseback Riding, Waterfall hikes, Sea Kayaking, Natural History Hikes,
Diving & Snorkeling, Catamaran cruise, Mangrove Kayaking and more !
Bring shorts, t-shirts, hiking shoes, river sandals, light jackets,
swimming gear, lots of sun protection, camara, and plenty of energy. If
this is too much for some of you, then just think of relaxing in the
tropical sun on our beaches or in ne of the many hotels to chose from
in Manuel Antonio.
Resturants and bars offer great seafood,
local cusine and fun entertainment. Quepos has a variety of places to
dine and enjoy the local atmosphere. Live music, ice cream parlors, a
few blocks to shop for local art and crafts are found in Quepos. The
road to Manuel Antonio also has many options for dining, many of the
hotels offer quality dining and bars. There is plenty to offer in
choices of where to eat in Quepos & Manuel Antonio. 
Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel
Antonio National Park’s 683 hectares boast some of the country’s most
varied and breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by lush, very wet tropical
forest, the park’s trails offer sightings of white-faced monkeys,
sloths, coatis, raccoons, iguanas and many bird species, as well as the
Costa Rican squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii citrinellus), which is
endemic to Manuel Antonio—that is, it is found only in this part of the
world. Increasingly endangered, at last count these monkeys numbered
only 1,500.
The park also protects 12 islands that serve as
excellent refuges for several seabird species, as well as several
stunning beaches (Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio and Puerto Escondido),
a 14-hectare lagoon and a mangrove swamp. Connecting Manuel Antonio and
Espadilla Sur beaches, Punta Catedral is a place of great natural
beauty. Visitor services include information, a park ranger station,
trails, restrooms, drinking water, signage and several natural
viewpoints.
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Manuel Antonio
